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“Tropical Green” is a
two-day conference for architects, interior designers, developers,
city planners, politicians, educators and voters in search of
learning the ways of 21st century design. It will explore
how to build sustainably in Miami, South Florida, and similar
climates. Green building is the next wave of innovation, investment
opportunity and business creativity. Participants will learn how
Miami can ride this wave to achieve and sustain prosperity in our
region. Tropical Green will provide useful answers, inspiration, and
a blueprint for designing and furnishing modern buildings in torrid
zones.
OBJECTIVES:
As a result of this
workshop, participants will
1. Describe how quality of
life is enhanced when responsible planning and business creativity
guide urban development.
2. Explain the link between
green industry and our region’s prosperity.
3. List and describe some
sustainable building guidelines that can have a positive impact on
urban growth and development.
4. List and describe some
successful solar energy, water use and water treatment projects that
have been initiated in our region
5. Explain how the design of
infrastructure can transform the way a community perceives large
scale service facilities.
6. Explain strategies to
improve interior air quality and occupant comfort while lessening
environmental impact by specifying green products and practices.
7. Explain how people can
live with abundance and comfort in energy-efficient solar homes.
8. Describe green building
strategies, such as siting, building form and smart technology, that
are especially suitable in a tropical climate
9. Explain how a site’s
ecology and a building’s use of energy and materials over its
life-cycle can inform the design of a skyscraper.
PRESENTERS
Bruce Adams, Guy Battle, Dr.
Subrato Chandra, Rick Fedrizzi, Jeremy Harris, Kristin Jacobs,
Gregory Kiss, Robert J. Fobet, Jaime Lerner, William McDonough,
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Sheila Rose, Kim Shinn, Michael Singer,
Katy Sorenson, Bernadette V. Upton, Ken Yeang, Susan Szenasy and
Brian Lomel.
Register on line with CTD -
Reference
#365545
YOU MUST ALSO
REGISTER
as MDC Employee WITH METROPOLIS -
fax Colleen Ahern-Hettich
completed form at 305-237-7724 |
